2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo Owner's Manual - Page 220

Traction Control System (TCS) Your vehicle is equipped with a Traction Control System that limits wheel spin. This is especially useful in slippery road conditions. The system operates only if it senses that one or both of the front wheels are spinning or beginning to lose traction. When this happens, the system reduces engine power and may also upshift the transaxle and apply the front brakes to limit wheel spin. If your vehicle is in cruise control when the traction control system begins to limit wheel spin, the cruise control will automatically disengage. When road conditions allow you to safely use it again, you may re-engage the cruise control. See Cruise Control Light on page 3-41. The Traction Control System operates in all transaxle shift lever positions. But the system can upshift the transaxle only as high as the shift lever position you've chosen, so you should use the lower gears only when necessary. See Automatic Transaxle Operation on page 2-21. When the system is on, this warning light will come on to let you know if there's a problem. United States Canada This light will come on when your Traction Control System is limiting wheel spin. See Traction Active Message on page 3-43. You may feel or hear the system working, but this is normal. See Traction Control System (TCS) Warning Light on page 3-36. When this warning light is on, the system will not limit wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly. 4-10